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Beat-to-beat blood pressure variation (BPV) is linked to better cognitive function. Low-frequency BPV (LF-BPV) positively correlates with executive function and memory, suggesting improved brain blood flow and waste clearance support cognitive health.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Blood pressure (BP) variability provides insights beyond average BP.
  • Variability over clinic visits and 24-hour monitoring is linked to health risks and cognitive decline.
  • Beat-to-beat BP variation, specifically low-frequency BPV (LF-BPV), is less understood regarding cognitive impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between low-frequency blood pressure variability (LF-BPV) and cognitive performance.
  • To examine LF-BPV in relation to episodic memory and executive function in a large cohort.

Main Methods:

  • 1953 participants from the Midlife in the US study completed cognitive tests (BTACT).
  • Continuous, non-invasive BP was recorded using a Finometer.
  • Fourier-based spectral analysis quantified LF-BPV; linear regression analyzed associations with cognitive indices.

Main Results:

  • Both systolic (LF-SBPV) and diastolic (LF-DBPV) LF-BPV showed positive associations with executive function (EFF) and episodic memory (EMF).
  • These associations remained significant after adjusting for age, sex, education, and income.
  • Findings for LF-DBPV mirrored those for LF-SBPV.

Conclusions:

  • Higher LF-BPV is associated with better cognitive function, including executive function and episodic memory.
  • This suggests LF-BPV may enhance cerebral blood flow and waste clearance mechanisms.
  • Improved brain health via glymphatic and periarterial drainage pathways may underlie the observed cognitive benefits.